Hasselback potatoes are said to have originated at the Hasselbacken Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden. There’s always been a Norwegian-Swedish rivalry in my family with ancestors on both sides, but I must say this is one thing the Swedes have definitely got right.Continue reading →

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I’m very excited about some changes on my blog and I’m finally ready to announce a new series to my blog.

The biggest change is obvious – my blog has changed from Smiling in a Foreign Land (don’t worry, I’m still smiling) to Knead to Wander. With the new name bring changes on social media handles, but you can still find me on Twitterand Facebook.

I’ll still be blogging about travel, but I’ve been doing a lot more baking and cooking recently, so there will be plenty of food-related posts, too. Which brings me to the next bit…Continue reading →